Crochet-thread holder.



A. 0. SIMONDS.

CROCHET THREAD HOLDER. APPLICAT |0N men FEB. 23, 1916.

Patented Feb. 20, 1917.

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ALMOR OLIN SIMONIDS, or s'r.v LOUIS, MISSOURI.

CROCHET-THREAD HOLDER.

- Specification of Letters Patent.

i Patented Feb. 20, 1917.

Application filed February 23, 1916. Serial No. 80,045.

of thread, to protect it from dust, dirt andother deleterious agencies.

Another object of this invention is to provide a thread-holder which may be suspended from the wrist, or supported by a suitable base and, also, embodying means for conveniently locking the cover of the thread-holder in either closed or open positions.

A further object of this invention is to provide a thread-holder of generally improved construction, whereby the device will be simple, durable and inexpensive in construction, as well as convenient, practical, serviceable and efficient in its use.

With the above and other objects in view which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein disclosed can be made within the scope of what is claimed without departing from the spirit of the invention.

The invention has been illustrated in its preferred embodiment in the accompanying drawings wherein Figure 1 is a side elevation of the improved thread-holder.

Fig. 2 is a top plan view thereof.

Fig. 3 is a vertical sectional view of the device.

Fig. 4 is a side elevation of one form of the device in which the supporting base is omitted, and depicting the covers partly open.

Fig. 5 is a side elevation of a modified form of the invention.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of another form of the invention.

Fig. 7 is a side elevation of an additional modification.

In carrying out the present invention there is provided a reversible supporting basel, to whichis secured, by screws or other securing elements 2, a hemispherical casing 3. A recess 4 is formed at the upper edge of the casing 3, while a detent 5 is formed in the casing 3 adjacent the upper edge thereof, and in approximate diametrical opposition to the slot 4.

A hemi-spherical cover or closure 6, which is slightly smaller in diameter than the casing',3, is pivotally secured to the said casmg at diametrlcally opposed points, as shown at 7. The pivotal cover 6. is provided with an indentation 8 adjacent the edge thereof, the functions of which will be hereinafter disclosed.

In order that the improved thread-holder may be suspended from the wrist, there is provided a bail or hanger 9, which passes through and is pivotally secured to an eye 10, that is formed on a clip 11, which in turn is suitably secured to the casing 3, or if preferred, it may be formed integral with the casing 3.

To secure or lock the cover 6 in its closed position there is provided a spring catch or snap 13 which extends from the clip 11.

Formed at the outer or 'free end of the spring catch is a lug or projection 14, which is adapted to cooperate with the indentation 8.

In practical use when it is desired to place a ball of knitting, tatting or crochet thread within the casing 3, the cover 6 is turned about the pivots 7 until the detent 5 snaps into engagement with the indentation 8, thus holding the cover in its extreme open position. The ball of thread B is inserted and the free end T is then placed in the recess 4.

Now, the cover 6 is turned back to its closed position, where the lug 14 snaps into engagement with the indentation 8, thereby locking the cover 6 against movement relative to the casing 3.

If it is desired to suspend the threadholder, the base 1 is detached and again secured to the casing 3 in its reversed position, as indicated by dotted lines in Fig. 3. Then the bail 9 is placed about the wrist from which the device is conveniently suspended to allow the thread T to be freely drawn therefrom, but not in any way inter fering with the knitting or other operation.

Or if the user desires to support the device upon a table or other convenient place, then the device will be supported by its base 1, by simply reversing the base to its supporting position.

In either case it is obvious that the ball of thread B is conveniently supported or suspended to allow the thread T to be readily drawn therefrom, and, also, completely houses the thread in order to prevent it from becoming soiled or otherwise impaired.

The device illustrated in Fig. 4 is similar to the above described, except that the supporting base has been omitted.

In the device depicted in Fig. 5, the cover 6 is pivoted at one side of the casing 3, and is adapted to swing away from the casing when moving to its open position.

In the form of the invention shown in Fig. 6, there is provided a cylindrical casing 15, having a stationary closure 16 at one end thereof, while a detachable cover 17 is placed in the opposed end.

A chain or other flexible member 18 is secured to the casing 15 through the instrumentality of a clip 19, and a recess 20 is formed in the casing to allow the free passage of the thread therethrough, as above described.

The structure disclosed by Fig. 7 is similar to that shown in Fig. 4, except the clip 10 is constructed to detachably engage a portion of an ordinary wrist bracelet B to copies of this patent may be obtained for thereby conveniently suspend the thread holder.

Having thus described my invention, what is claimed as new is 1. In a device of the character described including a casing having a recess formed therein; a cover pivotally secured to the said casing; means for locking the cover in its open and closed positions; a hanger, a clip adapted to attach the hanger to the said casing; a reversible base adapted to support the casing and adapted when reversed to conform to the contour of the said casing.

2. In a device of the character described including a casing having a detent extending therefrom; a cover pivotally secured to the said casing and having an indentation formed therein and adapted to cooperate with the said detent to lock the cover in its open position; means adapted to cooperate with the said indentation for locking the cover in its closed position; a reversible base detachably secured to the said casing; and means for supporting the casing when the base has been moved to its reversed position.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own, I have hereto afiixed my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

ALMOR OLIN SIMONDS.

Witnesses:

MARTIN J. McCARTY, CHARLES H. PUTNEY.

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